About Melania
Melania Watson
Interview Editor
Melania Watson is our Interview Editor for the TechDay editorial team. Starting her journalism career with Newshub as a Digital Reporter and Producer, she has a keen interest in technology, communication, and current affairs. Melania takes pride in conducting professional and in-depth interviews, which assist her in producing exclusive content that resonates with TechDay’s audience.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Melania - Page 34
Emerging multimedia Bitcoin scams use deceptive MMS videos
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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identity theft
A study by Proofpoint reveals a rise in Bitcoin scams utilising video attachments in multimedia messages, evolving from static images to deceive victims.
Counter-Strike 2 gamers warned about rising scam threats
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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gaming
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mfa
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email security
Bitdefender Labs warns the Counter-Strike 2 community of scammers exploiting major esports events like IEM Katowice 2025 to defraud gamers through hijacked YouTube accounts.
Starburst reports record revenues with AI-driven growth
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
Starburst reports record financial results for FY25, fuelled by a 94% surge in cloud product adoption and a 20% increase in net new customers.
Exclusive: Businesses face growing challenges in managing unstructured data
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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data protection
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data analytics
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data science
As unstructured data burgeons, businesses grapple with escalating challenges in governance, security, and costs, as experts urge immediate action to manage it effectively.
KnowBe4 platform promises up to 400% return on investment
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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ransomware
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
A report by Hobson & Company reveals that organisations using KnowBe4's HRM platform can achieve a ROI of 200% to 400% within just 3.5 months.
Semperis stresses risk for healthcare organisations amidst rising cyber threats
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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ransomware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Following a ransomware attack on HCRG Care Group, Semperis' Jeff Wichman has highlighted the major risk for healthcare organisations.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise wins cloud award for best telephony use
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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saas
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uc
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cloud security
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has won the Best Use of Telephony / Unified Communications in Cloud Computing at the 2024/25 Cloud Awards, showcasing excellence in innovation.
Exclusive: Infoblox reveals the importance of DNS security in the digital age
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Infoblox's Chief Evangelist Cricket Liu emphasises the critical yet misunderstood role of DNS security, urging businesses to adopt protective DNS measures.
Exclusive: How Constant Contact is empowering small businesses
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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financial systems
Constant Contact continues to empower small businesses with tailored marketing solutions, leveraging AI to enhance efforts for over 500,000 customers globally.
Focus on human behaviour critical in 2025 security trends
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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support
Gallagher Security's new report reveals that overlooking human behaviour in security solutions risks inefficiencies and missed technological potential.
Survey shows outdated tech frustrates UK & US consumers
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
A YouGov survey reveals growing dissatisfaction with customer service in the US and UK, as 69% of consumers blame outdated technology for their frustrations.
SolarWinds honours top EMEA partners with 2025 awards
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
SolarWinds has honoured its top EMEA partners with the 2025 Partner Awards, acknowledging those in the region driving innovation and growth.
Zayo & Infinera achieve 1 terabit per second transmission milestone
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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uc
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network infrastructure
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ai
Zayo and Infinera have achieved a groundbreaking milestone, successfully transmitting 1 Tb/s across a 1,391-kilometre North American route.
Travellers demand modern airport payment solutions: report
Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
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payment technologies
A new report reveals that outdated payment systems at airports are frustrating 54% of travellers, emphasising the need for modernising payment options.
Barracuda reports fourfold rise in ransomware threats 2024
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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semiconductors
A report by Barracuda Networks reveals a staggering fourfold rise in ransomware threats in 2024, driven by the proliferation of Ransomware-as-a-Service platforms.
MyPass Global secures AUD $7.5m to boost US expansion plans
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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data privacy
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deloitte
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oil and gas
MyPass Global has announced securing AUD $7.5 million in Series A funding, aimed at expanding operations into the Americas.
Builder.ai partners with CyberArk to enhance cloud security
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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data protection
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pam
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cloud security
Builder.ai has partnered with CyberArk to bolster cloud security, automating identity access across its multi-cloud set-up for enhanced user protection.
Unistellar & SETI launch satellite citizen science programme
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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uc
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telemetry
Unistellar and the SETI Institute have launched the Satellites Program, empowering citizen scientists to track satellites and help manage the night sky.
Hitachi Vantara & BMC join forces for hybrid cloud era
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Hitachi Vantara has formed a strategic alliance with BMC Software to enhance hybrid cloud solutions and modernise mainframe infrastructure for enterprises.
CrowdStrike unveils Charlotte AI to boost cybersecurity
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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semiconductors
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
CrowdStrike has unveiled Charlotte AI Detection Triage, an advanced tool aimed at revolutionising security operations with over 98% accuracy and reduced manual hours.